HOW I HEALED MY GUT | IBS, bloating, digestion, gas issues & how to improve your gut health

I'm sharing with you how I healed my gut, got rid of my IBS, bloating, digestion and gas issues and some tips to improve your overall gut health and feel so much better!

I hope you guys find this video super helpful to begin making positive changes that will impact your gut health and overall health.

Love you all.

Some of the things mentioned in this video:

Hi, I'm Sophie. I've been Vegan & followed a healthy plant-based diet for over 6 years...and I've learned a lot along the way! I am qualified as a Nutrition & Diet Coach with the Association for Nutrition (AfN UK). I make videos to help inspire you to take action to better your health, in order to live an abundantly healthy & vibrant life! 🌻

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[secretnewmeta]

My symptoms: Stomach pain, acid reflux, constantly salivating, gassy (burping and farting), pelvis painful to the touch, diarrhea, nausea. I tried using probiotics and prebiotics. Nothing helped. I fixed my symptoms with a low carb elimination diet. So far I've found I'm sensitive to things like Annatto seed, maltodextrin, sucralose, and more. Mostly its ingredients used in processed foods. I have zero fiber in my current diet. I've tried reintroducing fiber and fermented foods, but it just makes me extremely gassy, have acid reflux, and diarrhea. Finally: I found out my "lactose intolerance" was just an irritated gut. I can now have as much milk as I please without gas. Strange that.

[elgriego]

Truly forgive all the people who hurt you in your life, Don't hold on to bitterness. Keep positive people if your life. Be thankful for everything. Laugh more.
By doing these things FIRST then you will be light years ahead in healing.

[amandaingram]

As a clinical laboratory scientist, I adore when you said “If you’re a freak like me that just loves nerdy, science-y stuff…” 😂 I’ve tested my dogs microbiome several times since learning she has IBD and antibiotic responsive diarrhea! I love your videos.. thank you for sharing!

[ariafrost]

Thank you Sophie, my gut health and hormones i.e period are unbalanced so I want to focus on rebuilding my gut health and helping my hormones. Thank you 🙏.

[hitherekatherine]

Great video Sophie 🥰 Would defo appreciate a video on healthier skincare tips / a 'chemical-free' skincare routine! ✨

[beautygloss]

Thankyou so much. Especially the last part, iv been struggling a lot with patience because my leaky gut is realllyyy bothering me. But reading that I should respect my body and it takes time really made me feel like rushing doesn’t do anything. It just makes me stress more which is even worse for the gut.

[pavlinahrasnova]

I was in gastro-enterology because of my gut issues. And still, they told me that I was perfectly fine, however, I felt bad and still I do feel that way. I am trying to start different food diets and still learning more about my gut. I am trying a vegetarian diet and learning about a lot of the things that I did before that was harsh to my body. And Sophie you are helping a lot, just because you start to talk about these issues. Thank you for it.

[believe.receive]

Hi Sophie. I must say your history of digestive problems is very similar to mine, with the exception that mine drastically began at 19 after a parasite infection (which I most likely had for months before being correctly diagnosed). 6 years later, and I'm still suffering with so many stomach and gut problems that hugely affect my daily life: pain, cramps, gas, diarrhea (or vice versa), acid reflux, nausea - the whole IBS package. I've got through so much testing with many different doctors and all the tests come out clear (save for moderate lactose intolerance). I can't say I've taken major steps to heal my gut, not long-term anyway, but your video really inspired me to give it a try. It feels overwhelming, but I'll give this video a bookmark and slowly but surely begin with the lifestyle changes you suggested until I'm following all of the steps. Thank you so much, this is one of the best videos on gut health I've seen. Also, you're so pretty! You must be doing something right x

[Expressobean]

I agree, we need to inform ourselves! It's up to us to take care of ourselves! Thank you 💞😁

[nicolescrouther]

So excited for a gut health video! Who doesn’t love gut health!!? 🤩

[julietstar]

I've always had some gut issues, but after getting COVID they spiraled. I went to many doctors, and everyone told me I'm fine, too young to have any issues and I just have to deal with my IBS. I started a low FODMAP diet, I'm taking probiotics (planning to take prebiotics too), L-Glutamine, and the changes were crazy! I lost all the extra weight, I'm not gassy anymore, and I have way more energy. I'm still hoping to find what actually bothers me, this video was very informative, thank you!!

Side note related to COVID: it affected my period as well, but my doctor keeps telling me they're not related. I also lost so MUCH hair. The stress my body went through to fight the virus ended up affecting my gut.

[zerihundesalegn]

It’s more than enjoying, it’s valuable education to whom those people are suffering with gut health issues. Thank you very much.

[GoodThingsEtc]

SUGAR is the ENEMY of leaky gut! Thank you for clarifying everything for me because i have begun my lifestyle change but slowly! Life style change is a choice!

[emmaboylan]

Just came across your videos. I have had stomach issues for years and only now diagnosed with Crohns disease after being told many times its just ibs and I had to just live with it. Coming across your videos has been so helpful and also uplifting to know that I can try to heal my gut myself 😊❤🙏

[mrsvbentley]

Thanks Sophie,
I have to say how informative this video is. I always look forward to your videos.

[alim]

Good advice. May I add the suggestion that if you have ibs type symptoms to cut to the chase and get a colonoscopy and gastroscopy for a cast iron diagnosis. Also a note that if you have gut issues unresolved this can make you a candidate for autoimmune diseases down the track. All autoimmune diseases are super scary so better to sort out gut issues earlier rather than kick the can down the road.

[kerryg]

What an informative and well researched discussion. Well done and thank you 👍

[GemTakesPhotos]

I would love for you to do a video all about your personal care / home items you swapped for clean / non-toxic. I have had a few fails in some of the items I’ve tried so a recommendation is always preferred 🥰

[Epmk]

A tip I recently learned is that if you heat probiotic foods, the temperature will kill the good bacteria! Also non organic foods can contribute to damaging gut biome

[evanisntdead]

thank you, Sophie x i’ve watched your last video on gut health and found it so informative & inspiring. love your explanations on the gut microbiome, this is where we need to start the conversation, if touching upon the gut health 🌱